Serving 239 students in grades 6-12, Morrice Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morrice Area High School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morrice Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morrice Area High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2138 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morrice Area High School's ranking?
Morrice Area High School is ranked #2138 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Morrice Area High School often compared to?
Morrice Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laingsburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morrice Area High School?
The graduation rate of Morrice Area High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Morrice Area High School?
239 students attend Morrice Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morrice Area High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morrice Area High School?
Morrice Area High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morrice Area High School offer ?
Morrice Area High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Morrice Area High School part of?
Morrice Area High School is part of Morrice Area Schools School District.
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